I’m a camera operator and documentary director based in Beijing, with over 20 years of experience across television, documentary production, and location filming. Since 2011, I’ve worked extensively with the Documentary Channel of China Central Television (CCTV), where I develop and direct documentary projects while also handling hands-on camera work—covering everything from research and interviews to observation-based shooting, location production, and post-production. I also work as a freelance filmmaker for corporate, institutional, and on-the-ground real-world productions, supporting everything from interview filming and corporate events to promotional and government/institutional video work. My approach is story-driven and detail-focused—balancing fast-moving field environments with strong technical execution in lighting, audio, and editing, including tools like Final Cut Pro and DaVinci Resolve.…

Suchen Camera Operator | Documentary Dir

I’m a camera operator and documentary director based in Beijing, with over 20 years of experience across television, documentary production, and location filming. Since 2011, I’ve worked extensively with the Documentary Channel of China Central Television (CCTV), where I develop and direct documentary projects while also handling hands-on camera work—covering everything from research and interviews to observation-based shooting, location production, and post-production. I also work as a freelance filmmaker for corporate, institutional, and on-the-ground real-world productions, supporting everything from interview filming and corporate events to promotional and government/institutional video work. My approach is story-driven and detail-focused—balancing fast-moving field environments with strong technical execution in lighting, audio, and editing, including tools like Final Cut Pro and DaVinci Resolve.…

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I’m a camera operator and documentary director based in Beijing, with over 20 years of experience across television, documentary production, and location filming. Since 2011, I’ve worked extensively with the Documentary Channel of China Central Television (CCTV), where I develop and direct documentary projects while also handling hands-on camera work—covering everything from research and interviews to observation-based shooting, location production, and post-production.

I also work as a freelance filmmaker for corporate, institutional, and on-the-ground real-world productions, supporting everything from interview filming and corporate events to promotional and government/institutional video work. My approach is story-driven and detail-focused—balancing fast-moving field environments with strong technical execution in lighting, audio, and editing, including tools like Final Cut Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

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Language

Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Documentary Director / Camera Operator at China Central Television (CCTV) Documentary Channel
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2023
Worked extensively with CCTV Documentary Channel, developing and directing documentary projects while also working hands-on behind the camera. Filmed interviews, people at work and unfolding real-world situations across China. Projects involved research, interviews, observational filming, location production and post-production.
Freelance Filmmaker / Documentary Director / Camera Operator at China
January 1, 2005 - Present
Worked across documentary, corporate, and institutional productions in China, covering directing, camera operation, interviews, and location filming. Experienced in both independent shoots and smaller crew workflows, adapting to fast-moving, real-world environments while ensuring consistent production quality across capture and post.
Freelance Filmmaker / Documentary Director / Camera Operator at Self-employed
January 1, 2005 - Present
Filmed documentaries, interviews, corporate productions and real-world events across China. Experienced in fast-moving location shoots and working independently or with presenters, interview subjects and small production crews. Experienced in industrial and corporate environments, including factories, products, machinery and people at work.

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Media & Entertainment, Government
    Camera Showreel 2026
    A selection of my camera work from documentary, interview, industrial, corporate and location productions across China. The reel includes observational filming, people at work, industrial environments, fast-moving action and real-world situations. I have over 20 years of experience in television and documentary production and am based in Beijing, available for assignments across China.…